FBOR Flashcards
**How long is the Statue of Limitations
**–1 year to investigate and assign discipline
**–Starts when supervisor knows of the misconduct
Supervisors documenting an adverse comment about subordinate
Must be signed by subordinate
How long does the subordinate have to file a written response to the adverse comment
30 days
How many interrogators in the room
No more than 2
Firefighter Procedural Bill of Rights Act
–AB 220
–Protections for FF’s
–Provides certain Privacy rights
–Has defined investigative procedures
–Has Due Process requirements
What is the union Rep’s role in a disciplinary hearing
Ensure the correct process is followed and fair
What is Corrective counseling/coaching
–Informal discussions intended to correct simple miscues in behavior
–Often times no documentation is recorded
What is an Oral Reprimand
–Logged in notebook/file with specific infraction, date and time
–Used to complete performance Evaluation
–Kept Secure
–Employee is informed that future infractions may lead to progressive discipline
What is a Written Reprimand
–Will be written with input from the BC, possible IDP
–Will include particulars of the event
–Will be placed in the members personnel file(may have sunset clause)
–Inform member that next step is Progressive Discipline
(Suspension-Demotion-Termination)
What is the order for steps for Progressive Discipline (6)
- corrective/counseling
- Oral reprimand
- Written Reprimand
- Suspension
- Demotion
- Termination
FBOR is triggered when it can lead to punitive actions, what are the 6 punitive actions
- Dismissal
- Demotion
- Suspension
- Reduction in Salary
- Written Reprimand
- Transfer for purposes of punishment
What is not considered Punitive Action (4)
- corrective counseling/coaching
- Oral reprimand
- Instruction
- Informal verbal admonishment
